Best Party Hostels
in Nusa Penida

The Penida Project

Tucked in Nusa Penida’s jungle, The Penida Project is a proper party haven. Saturday DJ nights rage until 1 AM, with Taco Tuesdays, karaoke, and beer pong keeping the vibe electric. The massive pool, bar, and basketball court fuel epic shindigs, while family dinners and trivia spark mateship. Book early for peak-season bashes!

Lushy Hostel Nusa Penida

The infinity pool is the main draw at Lushy Hostel Nusa Penida: not a feature you find at every Nusa Penida hostel at this price. The Penida Project on Banjar Nyuh, Toya Pakeh. The only hostel on the island that throws proper Saturday night parties. Penida Colada on Jl. Ped, near Banjar Nyuh is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €5 a night and rated 9.5. A 9.5 rating is consistently high for Nusa Penida, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Nuansa Penida Hostel

Nusa Penida isn’t your typical party island, but if you know where to look, the nightlife punches above its weight. Nuansa Penida Hostel is in Banjar Nyuh (Toya Pakeh), which puts it at the start of that circuit. The Penida Project on Banjar Nyuh, Toya Pakeh. The only hostel on the island that throws proper Saturday night parties. Penida Colada on Jl. Ped, near Banjar Nyuh is the fallback option if the first place is packed. The on-site bar handles pre-drinks before the city takes over. At €9 a night and rated 9.3. A 9.3 rating is consistently high for Nusa Penida, it holds up across multiple review cycles.

Banjar Nyuh (Toya Pakeh)

The heart of Nusa Penida’s backpacker scene. This small harbour area is where ferries dock, and most hostels, bars, and warungs are clustered within a 500-metre radius. The streets are unpaved but lively, with scooters buzzing between beachfront bars and budget guesthouses.

Crystal Bay

A stunning white-sand beach on the island’s southwest coast. By day, it’s all about snorkelling and sunbathing. By night, **Mambo Beach Café** draws a crowd for sunset cocktails and occasional full moon parties. It’s a 30-minute scooter ride from Banjar Nyuh.

Atuh Beach

A hidden gem with dramatic cliffs and turquoise water. There’s no nightlife here, but it’s a top spot for daytime adventures like cliff jumping and photography. The nearest bars are back in Banjar Nyuh, a 45-minute scooter ride away.

A beachfront bar with sunset views over the ocean. They serve strong cocktails (80,000 IDR) and host live bands most nights. The crowd is a mix of travellers and expats, and it’s one of the few places where you can still hear music after 10pm. Happy hour runs from 5–7pm.

A laid-back spot with bean bags, fairy lights, and acoustic sets. The vibe is more reggae than rave, but it’s a great place to meet other travellers. Beers cost 35,000 IDR, and they often have impromptu jam sessions. Opens at 4pm and closes by 11pm.

A beachfront café by day, party spot by night. They host occasional DJ sets and full moon gatherings. The crowd is older than at The Penida Project, and the music leans toward deep house. Cocktails are 90,000 IDR, but the sunset views make it worth it.

Not a party spot, but the best place to start the night with cheap beers (25,000 IDR) and local food. It’s a five-minute walk from Banjar Nyuh harbour and packed with backpackers pre-gaming before heading to The Penida Project on Saturdays.

A small bar with a pool table and a sound system that plays everything from hip-hop to drum and bass. It’s indoors, so it’s one of the few places that can stay open late if the crowd is up for it. Beers are 40,000 IDR, and the staff are friendly.